Humphries admits he could go "insane"

LUKE HUMPHRIES admitted that he could go “INSANE” listening to his critics. 

The world champ beat Michael Smith 6-2 to take victory and extend his lead at the top of the Premier League and means ‘Cool Hand’ has equalled the winning record of three nights in a row.

Humphries got some stick off fans following a slow start to the year following his Ally Pally win. Now he faces Luke Littler is Belfast on Thursday night seeking a record-breaking fourth nightly win on the trot. 

He said: “You need to stop listening to people’s opinions because it will drive you insane. You’ll never please everybody. 

“I’m really enjoying myself. The start of the season I felt a little bit worn out. It felt really tough for me.

“Now I’m enjoying the game and that’s when I’m at my best. 

“I feel like I belong here. The last three weeks have been fantastic, my standard has been really high. I’m not unbeatable but I feel like I’m at the stage where it takes a big performance to beat me.

“At the start I was so busy and I had to take time off. I feel like you have to manage your calendar in the best way. I’ve got to keep myself in the best frame of mind and best shape. 

“Next week I want to create a record and win four on the trot. 

“A lot of people think I’ve got one foot in the semis. But I don’t think that. I have to keep working hard.

“I’m not arrogant at all. But I feel if I play my A game I feel like there’s only a couple of people who can test me. Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen, they are the two that can push me. Their A level can probably beat me.”

Words by Phil Lanning. 

Images by Taylor Lanning.